Yasiel Puig

Poquoson native Kyle Crockett threw a pitch that led to a triple play Tuesday night in the Cleveland Indians' 10-3 road win against the Los Angeles Dodgers -- his second major-league triumph against no losses.

Crockett, a rookie left-hander in just his second pro season, came into the game in a jam, with the Indians leading 5-3 in the fourth inning. With none out, there were runners on first and third bases, and he was summoned to replace right-handed starter Justin Masterson and face veteran lefty hitter Adrian Gonzalez.

Gonzalez hit a short fly ball to left field. Speedy Dodger Dee Gordon tried to score after the catch, but left fielder Michael Brantley easily threw him...

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